Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs SANY SY26U
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,890kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,890kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 2,660 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,890kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the SANY SY26U?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,890kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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